Conference Producer, International Business Events

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THE COMPANY

We develop high-quality international business conferences for the European Financial Services sector with leading events in London, Madrid, Milan and more.

THE ROLE

The successful candidate will be responsible for the production and project management of international conferences, with key tasks including; market research, inviting and securing speakers and panelists, project management, ticket and sponsorship sales, and on-stage participation at each event.

KEY TASKS

• Researching, finding and inviting (by telephone & email) senior level executives to present at our conferences
• Managing the event project from initial design right through to on-site management and completion
• Managing the programme, writing presentation titles and negotiating with Speakers
• Being on stage at the event, introducing programme sessions to the audience, and managing speakers
• Some sales of delegate tickets and sponsorship

THE CANDIDATE

You will be a true people-person. We are looking for a confident and fearless character with excellent organizational and communication skills. Finding, inviting and securing high-level Speakers is not easy and requires drive, perseverance and relationship-building skills.

SPECIFIC SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Advanced English skills: verbal & written - all our events are international, and in English
• A University degree
• at least 2-5 years’ experience in a similar, or commercial role involving significant contact with external customers or suppliers in an international environment
• experience in event management, journalism, recruitment, purchasing, sales or customer service would be advantageous

OTHER SKILLS

• Advanced communication & organization skills - candidates must enjoy building relationships with clients
• Motivated and excited to learn and investigate new topics
• Persuasive, persistent, positive & energetic
• Driven: projects do not happen by themselves!
• A can-do, positive attitude and a willingness to take personal responsibility for the success of events
• Confident, fun and passionate with a desire to be in the spotlight, on-stage

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer a good basic salary with significant performance-based commissions and the opportunity to become a key figure in a growing team. Our events take place around Europe and you will have the opportunity to travel 4-5 times per year to some of the most exciting cities in Europe. This position is office-based, in Prague 6.

Please send your CV together WITH A SHORT COVERING MESSAGE in English explaining why we should consider you. Applications without a Cover Note and not in English will be ignored.